Images of the hirsute hosiery are currently going viral, and the product is reminiscent of a similar item released by J.Crew in 2010, which prompted Gawker to ask: “Maybe they could market it as a sexy Chewbacca accessory?”

Hair today... these stockings are causing a stir on Chinese social media

If you fancy going all out on the safety aspect, why not team them with “anti-rape underwear” capable of delivering electric shocks?

The lingerie, (named Society Harnessing Equipment) was developed by Indian engineering students and can deliver 3,800 kV to any would-be assailants.

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